corinthian
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
corinthian
(adjective) or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
Corinthian
(noun) a resident of Corinth
playboy, man-about-town, Corinthian
(noun) a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Co*rin"thi*an (-an), a.
1. Of or relating to Corinth.
2. (Arch.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans. This is the lightest and most ornamental of the three orders used by the Greeks. Parker.
3. Debauched in character or practice; impure. Milton.
4. Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman; as, a corinthian race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs.)
Co*rin"thi*an, n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
2. A gay, licentious person. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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